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2019 Ram 2500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025658 · manufacturer campaign C2C / C7C / C8C

1 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019 · 2500 2019 · 3500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2025-013.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

421 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025013 · manufacturer campaign 05C/09C/10C

16 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2016–2019 · 2500 2016–2020 · 3500 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall also affects certain 2016 model year RAM 3500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

1,393 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022699 · manufacturer campaign ZB8

8 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2020 · 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road.

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the alignment of the tailgate strikers, and adjust them if necessary.

120,706 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022108 · manufacturer campaign Z20

11 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: Durango 2021–2022 · 2500 2019–2022 · 3500 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system may not turn on when there is a problem with the ESC system.

Why it matters

A driver that is not aware of a problem with the ESC system could have an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software.

29,656 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022025 · manufacturer campaign Z08

27 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.

16,332 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021691 · manufacturer campaign Y78

12 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020 · 4500 2019–2020 · 5500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump and update the powertrain control module software. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.

20,539 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020456 · manufacturer campaign W67

25 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Gladiator 2020 · Wrangler 2019 · 1500 2019–2020 · 2500 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front seat belts.

127 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020153 · manufacturer campaign W24 & W44 & W54

9 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the bracket for the bed step could break if too much side-load is applied to it. If this happens, the step could fail when it is used.

Why it matters

A bed step that breaks could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the bed step support brace. New trucks that have not been sold will have the bed step removed and re-installed once the replacement parts are available.

5,150 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020145 · manufacturer campaign W30, W31, W32, W33, W34, W35, W36, W37

6 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2019–2020 · Challenger 2019–2020 · Durango 2019–2020 · Cherokee 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to turn off within 10 seconds after shifting from reverse gear.

Why it matters

A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.

46,772 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020025 · manufacturer campaign W03

24 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, transmission fluid could come out of the dip stick tube and fall onto the turbocharger or other hot surfaces in the engine bay.

Why it matters

Automatic transmission fluid that leaks onto a hot surface could result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission valve body separator plate. The powertrain control module will also be reprogrammed.

8,924 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019457 · manufacturer campaign VA3

12 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019 · 3500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a column shifter, the transmission gear indicator (P R N D) displays only the selected gear instead of displaying all positions and highlighting the selected gear. Canadian regulations require the transmission gear indicator to display all gear positions.

Why it matters

If the transmission shift sequence is not displayed correctly, a user may be confused about shifting the transmission. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.

7 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019439 · manufacturer campaign V98

29 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019 · 3500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the front brake piston seals might be contaminated. This could cause the seals to swell and result in brake drag, causing overheating of the brake pads, brake rotor, and brake fluid. This would affect brake performance.

Why it matters

Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the front brake calipers, front rubber brake lines, and bleed the brakes.

426 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019326 · manufacturer campaign V76

28 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019 · 3500 2019 · 4500 2019 · 5500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the end fitting on the engine fuel lines may have been formed incorrectly. This could result in a fuel leak.

Why it matters

A fuel leak in the engine compartment could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to inspect the fuel lines. The fuel lines will be replaced if necessary.

63 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019258 · manufacturer campaign V65

31 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2019 · 3500 2019 · 4500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with halogen headlights, the daytime running lights may be brighter than what is allowed by Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

Daytime running lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the central body controller with new software.

2,800 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 15 recalls on record for the 2019 Ram 2500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.